Question

1. from what region did the largest group of foreign - born residents living in the united states today immigrate?

a. europe
b asia
c latin america
d. africa

1. how did the great lakes form?

a. by the collision of tectonic plates
b. by runoff from the appalachian mountains
c. by water rising from underground springs
d. by glacier basins filling with water

1. in order for land to be used for industrial, commercial, and agricultural purposes, many of canadas______have been drained.

a. lakes
b. rivers
c. forestland
d. wetlands

1. like the neighboring pacific ranges, the______grew as geologic forces heaved slabs of rock upward.

a. great plains
b. appalachian mountains
c. rocky mountains
d. canadian shield

Explanation:

1. Latin America has the largest group of foreign - born residents in the US today due to geographical proximity and historical migration patterns.
2. The Great Lakes formed when glacier basins filled with water as glaciers retreated.
3. Wetlands in Canada have been drained for industrial, commercial, and agricultural use.
4. The Rocky Mountains, like the Pacific Ranges, were formed by geologic forces pushing rock slabs upward.

Answer:

1. c. Latin America
2. d. by glacier basins filling with water
3. d. Wetlands
4. c. Rocky Mountains